Narendra Modi In US: PM And I Are World Leaders In Social Media, Says Donald Trump At White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint statement with US President Donald Trump after holding delegation talks. PM Modi had arrived at the White House earlier today, where he was greeted by Trump and First Lady Melania. This was followed by a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders. The PM is on a three-day trip to US as part of his three-nation tour. This is PM Modi's fifth visit to the US, where he forged a close relationship with former US President Barack Obama and called the US "an indispensable partner". However, this is his first visit to US after the Trump administration came to power early this year.

Here are the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States:

Jun 27, 2017

08:14 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for the Netherlands, the final leg of his three-nation tour, after concluding his visit to the US.

Jun 27, 2017

05:49 (IST)

Terrorism was identified as a key challenge: S Jaishankar

The people to people relationship was also discussed

There was visible chemistry between the two leaders

All senior figures of administration were there

One major issue discussed was how India and US would counter threat of terrorism

Recognition today that terrorism a global scourge

Two leaders called on Pakistan to ensure its territories are not used to launch terror attacks

Also asked Pakistan to bring 26/11, Pathankot and other terror attacks to justice

On defence, there was sense of regular exchange of policy, India and US major defence partners

On the economic side most discussions were delegation level talks and some over dinner

Economic challenges in both countries are creating demands

There was a sense that both countries should encourage in each other that effort to be the preferred partner when it comes to economic issues

Tim Cook of Apple today said they were hosting 1,00,000 apps that came out of India

White House took a lot care to craft the programmes for the day

Issue of surgical strikes did not come up

There was a lot of discussion on H-1B visas yesterday and today, at official and leadership you will references in the joint statement in regards through the digital partnership

Jun 27, 2017

05:35 (IST)

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar Briefs Media On PM Modi-Trump Meeting

President and First Lady took the PM for a tour of the WH in a great gesture

There was a lot of conversation over dinner including policy issues

Very warm, very open, very cordial exchange

Great deal of ease between President and Prime Minister

They were really very comfortable with each other

Most discussion were on strategic issues

It was very detailed, extensive and focused

The PM saw the President as a force of change

There were some exchanges on their political perspectives

The over-arching theme of policy discussions was how India and US were mutually supportive

There were discussions on defence and security issues, connectivity, Counter-terrorism, Afghanistan, Indian Ocean, Middle East and UNSC

It was also a recognition that India was major engine of growth

Some talk on the tech side on innovation, entrepreneurship specifically digital partnership

To Add Icing To Cake Is That In Those Elections (UP), Our Party (BJP) Won: PM Modi to Trump

And after many years, we've got three-fourth majority in the state assembly.

Jun 27, 2017

05:23 (IST)

We Will Do Toasts As Soon As Media Leaves, A Very Intimate Toast: Trump Tells PM Modi (Laughs)

I want to thank you and all of your representatives. It is such an honor to have you at the White House and in Washington. And we have had tremendous meetings today, tremendous success, and we enjoy a wonderful relationship, but it's never been better than it is today.

And again, any time you'd like, we want to have you back as soon as possible. Thank you very much for being here.

Prime Minister was going to come here at a different time, but we worked out this time because they had elections in a section of India. And it's just a small section, but we said, it's the seventh largest country in the world, that small section of India.

Jun 27, 2017

05:18 (IST)

Donald Trump's First Working Dinner With PM Modi

PM Modi is the first world leader to have a working dinner with President Trump. Among the guests dining with them were The First Lady, Jared Kushner, James Mattis, Rex Tillerson S Jaishankar, Ajit Doval and Navtej Sarna.

The meeting between Mr Mattis and Prime Minister Modi came ahead of the latter's maiden meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Mr Mattis met Mr Modi at the Hotel Willard Intercontinental, where the Prime Minister is staying.

India, US Share 'Ambitious Horizons', Writes PM Modi In An Op-EdWriting about a "growing convergence" between India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched the mega reform Goods and Services Tax (GST) to American business in a signed article in the Wall Street Journal. PM Modi is on a visit to the US and will meet President Donald Trump today.

If any ministry has fully utilised social media tool, it is our Foreign Ministry and minister Sushma Swaraj. Even at 2 am, Sushma ji responds to an Indian in distress and action is taken within 24 hours. This is good governance.

Jun 26, 2017

01:25 (IST)

PM showers praised on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj

-In the last 3 years, the External Affairs Ministry has touched new heights. Whenever 80,000 Indians anywhere around the world faced any trouble, the government strived to get them home safe.

-Today, whenever an Indian faces any problem, the Indian Embassy is there for them.

-An Indian went to Malaysia. She met someone and went to Pakistan. But her life was hellish there. She was trapped.

-Then, she made up her mind and went to the Indian High Commission in Pakistan.

-Eventually, she was safely brought back to India and received by Sushma ji. Today, whatever letters I get from abroad, they praise the changes in Embassies and High Commissions.

Jun 26, 2017

01:21 (IST)

Modi informs the gathering about the Pravasi Bharatiya department in India The US is full of immigrants. But the love an Indian like me has got from the Indian diaspora here, I don't think any other leader gets that.

But what after that? I wonder if the next generation will stay connected to India.

Every Indian state has a Pravasi Bharatiya department. We also have a Pravasi Bharatiya Bhavan.

Jun 26, 2017

01:17 (IST)

"I invite you all. If you think your capabilities can do some good for the country, then you won't get a better opportunity than this," says PM Modi

Jun 26, 2017

01:16 (IST)

World views India as a top investment destination, PM Modi tell Indians in US- A young country dreams young.

- Foreign Direct Investment is coming to India. Global credit agencies including World Bank and International Monetary Fund are applauding India.

- The world views India as a top investment destination.

- But along with these, innovation, technology and talent is crucial.

Jun 26, 2017

01:14 (IST)

If you want to give back to India, this is the best time to do so: PM urges the Indian community in USA

Jun 26, 2017

01:12 (IST)

Not a single country questioned our decision: PM on India's surgical strike

- Today, the world is facing the threat of terrorism.

- Countries used to believe it was a local law and order problem.

- But when India conducts surgical strikes, then the world realises that India, if needed, can defend itself.

- I urged the rich to give up their gas subsidies. 1.25 crore families gave up their subsidies for the benefit of the poor. This proves that the common man wants to contribute to the growth of the country.

- After they gave up their subsidy, we provided the money to those who use wooden chullahs and the labourers.

Jun 26, 2017

00:56 (IST)

Healthy India requires healthy mothers, asserts PM Modi "When I think of a developed India, I think of a healthy India, particularly the good health of the women and children of our nation," PM Modi invokes importance of healthcare relating it to use of LPG. Explains how inhaling fumes of chullahs is detrimental to the health of women across India

Jun 26, 2017

00:51 (IST)

PM defends his 'stain-free' government in the country

-The reasons governments have been defeated in India are things like corruption and cheating. People of India do not like corruption.

-There is not a single stain on my government.

-Increased usage of technology brings transparency in systems

Jun 26, 2017

00:49 (IST)

India is progressing at a record pace today, says PM Modi

Jun 26, 2017

00:48 (IST)

The biggest transformation India has witnessed today, which I experience everyday, is that every Indian wants to do something - doing something - for the development of the country: PM Modi

Jun 26, 2017

00:45 (IST)

And as you grew, so did the USA, PM Modi tells Indian community in USYou found a favourable environment in the USA which enabled you to grow. And as you grew, so did the USA: PM Narendra Modi.

Jun 26, 2017

00:43 (IST)

You may have left India... But, you celebrate whenever something good happens in India. And you weep when something bad happens, says the Prime Minister.

Jun 26, 2017

00:42 (IST)

"In this programme, I see both a mini-India and a mini-USA. People from all the states of both the nations are represented here today": PM Modi says amid cheers from the Indian community members attending his address in Washington DC.

Jun 26, 2017

00:41 (IST)

After I became PM, you organised so many events which the world still remembers. Even global leaders identify me by those events, says PM Modi.

Jun 26, 2017

00:38 (IST)

Warmth that the Indian community gave is memorable: PM Modi

I have travelled across USA before I became a CM or PM. And after taking over as PM, the warmth the Indian community gave is memorable: PM

The lawmakers, from the Republican and Democratic parties, said in a letter to President Trump that high-level engagement with India had failed to eliminate major trade and investment barriers and had not deterred India from imposing new ones.